Celebrated internationally for the first time in 2000, the UN’s International Mother Language Day aims to protect linguistic and cultural diversity. The UN recently celebrated the day’s 25th anniversary on the 21 February with a series of online and in person events about the importance of multilingualism.
Category: 2025: A Quarter Past
25 years together: Two couples share their stories
Two couples who have been together since 2000 share their views on the nature of relationships, as well as how to successfully navigate them.
Falling fertility rates: Three young people on their reasons for waiting to have children
The uncertainty of the job market, inflation and the pressure to find the right partner are just some of the reasons behind why less and less young people are choosing to have children.
A quarter century later: The lasting impact of 9/11
As part of the Courier’s special supplement in the latest edition of The River, reflecting on the last 25 years, our reporter looked at the lasting effects of one of the biggest events of the period.
The fight for equality in women’s football
Supporters reflect on the progress of women’s football and the work that still lies ahead to bring equality to the game. Supporter Charlie Morgan said:
Will physical stores survive the retail revolution?
Shopping trends have evolved over the years, with people facing the choice to buy online or in-store. The Kingston Courier asked employers in the Bentall Centre if they had noticed differences in shopping trends.
Guildford Flames retire head coach’s #22 jersey
Paul Dixon has been honoured after a quarter century of commitment to ice hockey, as his team take his jersey number out of circulation.
What Trump’s presidency means for the planet
As one of his first acts of his second term, Donald Trump vowed to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, which sets a target to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
25 years at the BBC with Social Affairs Correspondent Fiona Lamdin
How many of us could say we see ourselves working for the same employer for a quarter of a century?
Certainly not me, and current trends of job-hopping suggest I’m not alone. In that sense, journalist Fiona Lamdin is somewhat of a rarity. Based at BBC Points West as a Social Affairs Correspondent, Lamdin is currently celebrating 25 years of working for the corporation.
Are boy bands in trouble?
From the hysteria of Beatlemania in the ’60s to the synchronized choreography of the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC in the ’90s, boy bands have consistently been an effective means for the music industry to capture young audiences.
